Immunisations

Immunisation protects against serious diseases. Once you have been immunised, your body is better at fighting these diseases should you come into contact with them.

When enough people are immunised against an infection, it is more difficult for it to be spread to those who are not immunised. This is called 'herd immunity' or 'population protection'. This is
very important in order to protect certain vulnerable children and adults.

Diseases that are caused by viruses cannot be cured with antibiotics. The only way to control them is by immunisation.